A few examples of appraisal values for
KUTANI MARKS

• KUTANI VASE. Japan late
  KUTANI VASE. Japan late 19th-early 20th century porcelain. Predominately red and gilt ground with two white reserves one decorated with scholars the other with birds. Red and underglaze blue marks on the bottom 11 1/8''h.
• JAPANESE KUTANI BOWL Japanese
  JAPANESE KUTANI BOWL Japanese kutani bowl, the exterior covered in an overall coral red ground with a gilt-painted decorative band, the interior well featuring a pair of magpies perching on prunus branches, 6.875"dia. Provenance: San Francisco collection, formed over the past five decades.
• Three Pieces of Japanese Kutaniware
  Three Pieces of Japanese Kutaniware Including: an Ao-Kutani bowl 7-1/4"D x 2-1/2"H signed underneath a 20th century Ao-Kutani dish 8"D and a blue on white bowl with small foot and flattened lip 8"D x 2-1/2"H.
• JAPANESE KUTANI 1000 SCHOLARS
  JAPANESE KUTANI 1000 SCHOLARS CENSER AND TWO SATSUMA VASESJapanese Kutani 1000 Scholars Censer and Two Satsuma Vases
• Japanese Kutani 19th/20th C. five
  Japanese Kutani 19th/20th C. five pieces including a small cylindrical tea/wine pot 5 1/4'' h.; a small mug; a small covered jar; covered condiment jar; and a covered inkwell; decorated with floral and figural motifs all marked in base in iron red some damage and repairs.
• KUTANI BOWL D: 9 1/2 INKutani
  KUTANI BOWL D: 9 1/2 INKutani Bowl D: 9 1/2 in
• JAPANESE SATSUMA AND KUTANI, 3
  JAPANESE SATSUMA AND KUTANI, 3 PCS1st item: Japanese Satsuma covered censer or jar with pierced foliate lid and carved openwork base having bird and fretwork decoration. Overall crackle glaze, footed base with black six character signature. 5 3/4" H. Meiji period. 2nd item: Japanese Kutani porcelain bowl, hexagonal form with central bowl decoration depicting two females and the exterior with floral decoration. Seal signature mark to the base. 7/8" H x 4 1/4" dia. Late 19th/early 20th century. 3rd item: Japanese Kutani porcelain chocolate or tea pot having an elaborate pierced floral handle and various bird decoration to the body including pheasant and rooster. Signed on the base. 12 3/4" H. Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Knoxville, TN collection. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: 1st item: Excellent condition. 2nd item: A couple of fleabite chips to the rim, wear to decoration. 3rd item: Missing lid, general wear to decoration.
• JAPANESE KUTANI & SATSUMA PORCELAIN
  JAPANESE KUTANI & SATSUMA PORCELAIN (3) Pieces of Porcelain, incl: (2) Kutani '100 Poets' lidded tea cups or jars with fine poetry calligraphy (saiji) to the interiors, early 20th c., four character mark on bases, 4 1/4" and 5" high, smaller jar has a tiny chip to underside of lid rim; and Satsuma baluster vase, with intricate figural and dragon decoration, 7 1/2" high, good condition.
• Japanese Kutani 19th/20th C.
  Japanese Kutani 19th/20th C. two pieces including a teapot with molded bamboo design and decorated with floral and foliate motifs marked on base in iron red; and a footed bowl peach form decorated with floral and bird decoration unmarked.
• JAPANESE KUTANI DISH Japanese
  JAPANESE KUTANI DISH Japanese kutani dish, 15.125"dia.
• Three Japanese kutani models
  Three Japanese kutani models 19/20th century Comprised of a pair of 'rose ladies' holding foliate stands, together with a large kutani grouping of mother and child, well enameled and gilded detail worked to body. Tallest: 12 in. one rose lady with 1/4 in repair to rear of collar, all other condition consistent with age and use
• Japanese Kutani Vases Japanese a
  Japanese Kutani Vases Japanese a pair of Kutani vases with rust and gilt scroll decoration and a reserve panel enclosing a group of sitting elders the base with two character Kutani mark; ht. 7 in. (17.8 cm) Originally Collected by Frederick A. Ruf 19th Century St. Louis pharmacist and founder of the Antikamnia Chemical CompanyDescended in the Family Condition: Special Auction Notes: U.S bidders may pay with cash personal check money order bank check or wire transfer. Bidders outside the U. S. will be required to pay by wire transfer. No credit cards accepted. Bidders unknown to Cowan??Ts may be asked to provide additional personal identity or banking information.Please register early to allow sufficient time for bidder approval.
• 13 JAPANESE PORCELAIN KUTANI
  13 JAPANESE PORCELAIN KUTANI ARTICLESearly to mid 20th century, comprising: ten circular plates with scalloped rim, depicting flowers and phoenixes in cartouches within a scrolling foliate ground, cloud border, triple blue ring in underglaze blue to base, 7 in.; two bowls, one with gilt painted butterflies on a black ground, Kutani mark to base, 4 x 6-1/8 in., the other centered with figures in a landscape within gilt borders, phoenix and leaf decoration to the exterior, Kutani mark to base, 2-3/4 x 6-1/4 in.; footed urn having fish and figural decoration, Taisho period mark to base, 6-1/4 x 7 in. Provenance: Collection of General Sam S. Walker and Charlotte B. Walker, Pinehurst, North Carolina Condition: plates areas of residue/discoloration, rubbing to gilt border, firing flaws, spotting, scratching, bowls with residue, firing flaws, wear to gilt paint, discoloration and crazing; urn residue, hairlines to interior and base, areas of loss to glaze at foot rim, in-painting, crazing
• Large Japanese Kutani charger
  Large Japanese Kutani charger kutani mark to base, late 19th century Of slightly rounded form, finely painted and gilded surface worked to show scores of figures, scrolls and banners over a gilt ground, raised on a circular foot, together with two covered Kutani jars. D: 18 in. ,200 minor wear to interior some moderate staining to underside, overall 6/10 or less
• Japanese Kutani 19th/20th C.
  Japanese Kutani 19th/20th C. three pieces including: a geometric form covered jar with handles 4 3/4'' h.; and two sugar bowls with handles one footed the other lacking lid decorated with floral and foliate motifs marked on base in iron red.
• KUTANI FOOT BOWL, SIGNED KYURYUDO
  KUTANI FOOT BOWL, SIGNED KYURYUDO SEIKUTANI FOOT BOWL, SIGNED KYURYUDO SEI, decorated on the exterior with patterned roundels, the interior with cranes in flight over cresting waves enclosed within a wide band of an extensive landscape, gilt highlights, dia: 4.75 in; a Satsuma-style tall ovoid vase decorated with a continuous scene of cranes amidst trees and flowers, h: 12.25 in.; a lozenge-form dish with flowering chrysanthemum and brown rim, w: 7 in.; and a Sumidagawa mug, with a Rakan and begging bowl, signed Ryosai on oval tablet, h: 4.25 in. (4)
• Japanese kutani vase with carved
  Japanese kutani vase with carved stand; overall good condition, age wear, surface wear, surface soiling; H 17 1/2" (Approx.)Provenance: The Stone Collection
• JAPANESE KUTANI PORCELAIN PLATE
  JAPANESE KUTANI PORCELAIN PLATE 19th century; high quality porcelain plate with gilt and foliate with bat border and central scene with sage and students in fanciful garden, five red character mark on verso, 9 1/2 in. Diam.
• ASIAN: KUTANI, JAPANESE, LATE
  ASIAN: KUTANI, JAPANESE, LATE 19TH C., THREE PIECES, INCLUDING: VASE WITH DOUBLE HANDLES, 8 1/4" H.; BOWL, 9 1/4" DIAM.; PLATE, 9 1/...ASIAN: Kutani, Japanese, late 19th C., three pieces, including: vase with double handles, 8 1/4" h.; bowl, 9 1/4" diam.; plate, 9 1/2" diam., all pieces with wear consistent with age and use.
• JAPANESE KUTANI PORCELAIN VASE.
  JAPANESE KUTANI PORCELAIN VASE. Possibly 1st quarter-20th century. Satsuma decoration with red mark on bottom. Birds and figures with foo dog handles. Some wear. 7.25"h.
• JAPANESE KUTANI CHARGER Japanese
  JAPANESE KUTANI CHARGER Japanese Kutani charger, with a central square reserve depicting a fisherman under a pine tree, the cavetto displaying a pair of dragons and a pair of shaped floral reserves, the exterior with a band of scrolling foliage, the recessed base marked Kutani, 15.75"dia.
• JAPANESE KUTANI VASEAntique
  JAPANESE KUTANI VASEAntique Japanese Kutani hand decorated large vase, 13 in tall, signed on underside. Has scenes of foo dogs, flowers, and geometric designs.
• A Kutani Bowl signed Taniguchi
  A Kutani Bowl signed Taniguchi Porcelain footed bowl with black exterior decorated with flying birds in gold. The scenic interior depicts small houses and boats on the water surrounding an enameled and gilt center. Broad rim decoration in black and gold. The bottom is signed in over-glaze orange pigment. 3"T x 6"D
• Three Japanese Kutani plates
  Three Japanese Kutani plates 19th/20th C. two decorated with floral motifs the third decorated with cranes and clouds each marked in iron red on base smallest 8 1/4'' dia. largest 9 1/4'' dia.
• JAPANESE KUTANI BOX AND COVER
  JAPANESE KUTANI BOX AND COVER Japanese Kutani box and cover, the domed cover painted in gilt and silver to depict five sages and their attendants in a bamboo garden decorated with a snail-form finial, the interiors featuring cranes, peony and pine, signed Chinzando to the recessed base, 6.125"w.
• A pair of Japanese kutani vases and
  A pair of Japanese kutani vases and covers (one cover associated), six character marks beneath, 9cm high, four other small Japanese vases, a pair of Japanese mixed metal vases, 12cm high and a similar vase and cover (9)
• JAPANESE KUTANI PLATES BY
  JAPANESE KUTANI PLATES BY KAWAMOTO OF YOKOHAMA Set of (12) Late 19th c. Porcelain Plates, all signed on base, each with a different image of fine traditional Japanese furnishings, 8 1/4" diam. One with spider hairline.
• (2) JAPANESE KUTANI & TACHIKICHI
  (2) JAPANESE KUTANI & TACHIKICHI PORCELAIN VASES(lot of 2) Japanese porcelain vases, both retaining wood storage box, including: (1) Kutani Ware having white ground, painted with figs, maker's mark underfoot, approx 6.5"h, 4.25"diam, box: approx 7.25"h, 5.75"sq; (1) Tachikichi vase, with silver glaze accents, gilt rim, crazing, approx 8"h, 7"diam, box: approx 9"h, 8.5"sq; 7lbs total **Provenance: An important San Antonio estate**
• A GROUP OF JAPANESE KUTANI
  A GROUP OF JAPANESE KUTANI PORCELAIN 20th century, includes a platter hand painted in iron red ground with shaped reserves around the rim populated with scenic landscapes surrounding a central area of brightly colored floral blooms, unglazed underside (11 3/4 x 9 1/4 in.)(loss and wear to the surface of interior and handles from use), and a bowl and matching plate decorated in a kutani pattern and color palette, both signed to the underside "kutani" (plate 7 1/4 in. diameter; bowl 2 1/2 in., 5 7/8 in. diameter)(some scattered small and large crackle to entire bowl).
• Large Japanese Kutani grouping
  Large Japanese Kutani grouping early 20th century Well potted to show an urn form vessel supported by four attendants, enameled in typical Kutani palette. H: 8 1/2 in. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.
• Kutani porcelain bowl Japanese
  Kutani porcelain bowl Japanese Meji period interior decorated with women in a landscape with river exterior decorated with birds and floral motif all in iron red and gilt palette marked on base 8 1/2'' diameter.
• (2) JAPANESE KUTANI PORCELAIN VASES
  (2) JAPANESE KUTANI PORCELAIN VASES ON STANDS(pair) Japanese Kutani porcelain vases, six character mark underfoot, on carved wood base, (one) with small chip to foot, approx 20"h, 9"diam; 20lbs total
• JAPANESE KUTANI PORCELAIN VASE.
  JAPANESE KUTANI PORCELAIN VASE. Possibly 1st quarter-20th century. Satsuma decoration with red mark on bottom. Reticulated rim, applied handles and two reserves with winter landscape and samurai. 9.5"h.
• LATE KOTO OR EARLY SHINTO
  LATE KOTO OR EARLY SHINTO JAPANESE KATANA. A late Koto / early Shinto period Katan with a 26.25” cutting edge. Information on collection notes: Mei (signature) in Nakago (tang) Mumei (not signed). Jidai (date) late Koto/early Shinto Period. Hamon (temper line) Suguha with nijuba and hotsure. Overall 40.5”L.
• JAPANESE KUTANI PLATEA Japanese
  JAPANESE KUTANI PLATEA Japanese Kutani Porcelain Plate. Having a rounded square form with bird and floral designs in purple, blue, and green on a yellow field. Large Fuku mark at the underside. Very minor wear overall. 10 3/4" square. ESTIMATE $400-800 Condition: Very minor wear overall.
• FIVE PIECES OF JAPANESE
  FIVE PIECES OF JAPANESE KUTANIFive pieces of Japanese Kutani, pair 9.5” vases, pair 7” bowls, 1- 10.5” vase. Condition: Good condition